User:Sandra-steve

MY LIFE IN THE UK

Biography- Sandra Stroud(Mrs), the daughter of Mr & mrs o.c Okwelume, was born on 27th of October, 1980 in a family of 4 children. She attended colege and university in Nigeria, and graduated from Madonna university in 2003 with a B.SC mass communication. In 2004 worked for one year in ADC airlines Plc, Nigeria, and then applied for further studies in University of Wolverhampton for Ma management.Now a MASTERS graduate from wolverhampton universty-2007.

Culture- Diversity: There is a wide mix of cultures in the UK. In London there are foreign communities from most parts of the world. Tolerance: British people are usually tolerant to foreigners, and respect the freedom to have different opinions and beliefs. Freedom: People usually feel free to express their own opinions and wear what they want. Don't expect people to agree with you all of the time. Creativity: Individual ideas are encouraged.

Language- The UK is where the English language developed, and is that similiar to Nigeria(my country), which was colonised by the British. There are more people using English as their first language in the UK than in any other country except the US. British English is easily understood in many parts of the world. Many people like British accents, although it can take some time for a foreigner to get used to some of the regional varieties. For details, see: English.

Travel- It is easy to travel to the UK. There are flights to London from most parts of the world. You can travel around the UK by trains and bus, although the services are not very efficient. It is usually not necessary for a student to have a car. The country is quite small, so it is easy to make day-trips or to go on holiday to other parts of Britain. The UK is close to the many different countries of continental Europe. If you come to work or study in the UK, you may have the opportunity to experience a variety of different cultures of France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Scandinavia, Germany, Spain, Portugal and other countries.

Health- If you are on a course for more than 6 months, you should be able to obtain free health treatment if you become ill. As a full time student, am entitled to free medical care, which is very encouraging.

Safety- The UK for me, is a relatively safe country. The police do not usually carry guns, and there are strict controls on the ownership of weapons.

Work- i was given a student visa in 2005 to study ma management in university of wolverhampton. when as a student, am allowed to work part-time. Voluntary work has a long history in the UK and is usually well-organised.I hope to do some voluntary jobs in secondary schools, and try to understand the relationship between teachers and pupils. The number of holidays people can take is quite high compared to some other countries, and members of staff are usually encouraged to take them.

Education- The British educational system has a good reputation. Accredited qualifications obtained from British schools and universities are recognised in most parts of the world.

Inspiration- What realy inspires me is actualy doing something that makes my family and i proud,been a graduate/professional staff or business owned in the future. I like the idea of been an independent woman.